bulge hoods

[r73mopar]

im new to this site. but i got to thinking,i work in a fiberglass shop and have a mold for building bulge hoods.
i have some work to do to the mold to spruce it up ,but i want to start working on it in the spring.i have a 73 se and i will build one for my car. want to try to make them bolt on or lift off. just curious what everybody thinks about that                       
                   thanks for the input!!


p.s. i used to be a member on the old site also

[Charger1973]

There is a huge demand for bulge hoods!  I dont know how many people will want one in fiberglass but i'm sure you will get some feedback on the idea.  I paid out the ass for my steel hood but im happy with it.   

Oh and welcome to the site.   

[mikesbbody]

as matt said, there is a huge denmand and there are only so many to go around. There are 2 companies i know of who do bulge hoods in fiberglass. Dont let this stop you doing it. fiberglass is the next best thing to steel and people wont mind if they need a bulge hood.

[hemihead]

If you can beat the price of the other 2 companies , I would be interested. 

[hemihead]

BTW , you may look into making the Cutout Rear Valance too .

[farmerjon]

 want to try to make them bolt on or lift off. just curious what everybody thinks about that                       
                   thanks for the input!!

we would like our to bolt up just like the regular hood

[FLG]

Would like to see how it comes out. But i can guarantee whoever starts making metal repos and selling them for a fair price will def make some money, the demand is very high...i even want one myself but just cant afford it right now.

[71charger_fan]

Read through these and you'll get a pretty good idea what everybody thinks.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,29848.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,31219.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,18688.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7193.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,18696.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,14030.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,19989.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,6689.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,12553.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25874.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,3328.0.html

[hemihead]

Would like to see how it comes out. But i can guarantee whoever starts making metal repos and selling them for a fair price will def make some money, the demand is very high...i even want one myself but just cant afford it right now.

But that's the problem . The used ones are at insane prices . Someone repops them and the price doubles . Then the used ones take a price hike too . It's ONLY a hood .

[r73mopar]

what kind of money are we talking about from other companies? if i remember right i have seen them bolt on for about $500. i want make my first one for my car come spring so we'll see how it goes

[purple charger]

If you make them remember, 71-72 have the most louvers , 73 fewer and 74 has none
As for valances place in Canada that makes the rear valance.  If you need a plain Jane converted I charge a fair price.

[hemihead]

VFN has a bolt on for $380

[charger2fast4u]

any way to save weight on my car i'm there. also i think alot of people would like bolt on hoods since alot are driven on the street 

[r73mopar]

the valance is an easy part to make but i need a good one to make a mold from. i thought my was nice until i blasted all the old paint off and found to be full of bondo and that it wasnt straight!!

[r73mopar]

i justed looked at vfnfiberglass.com at buldge hoods ,well i'll tell ya buy them. awsome hood for glass no way i can beat that for $380. i cant replicate the undersidenlike they can, at least not doing it at home. i will probable end up buying mine from them instead

[hemihead]

You can still make the rear valance ( if you can find one to make a mold ) . I know there is a market for those . Used to be a guy that made them , but he quit .

[charger2fast4u]

since we are on the topic of fiberglass parts who makes different style hoods for 68-70 chargers would like to change my stock to a better style one if you have links can you's post them.

[r73mopar]

if i can come across a valance that is nice i certainly will make them.

[hemihead]

if i can come across a valance that is nice i certainly will make them.

When you do start making them , please let me know . 

[doctorpimp]

if i can come across a valance that is nice i certainly will make them.

I have this one from Dorsey Helm, it fit perfect:

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,1742.0.html

[hemihead]

if i can come across a valance that is nice i certainly will make them.

I have this one from Dorsey Helm, it fit perfect:

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,1742.0.html

But didn't he stop making them ? What did you pay for that BTW ?

[hutch]

im new to this site. but i got to thinking,i work in a fiberglass shop and have a mold for building bulge hoods.
i have some work to do to the mold to spruce it up ,but i want to start working on it in the spring.i have a 73 se and i will build one for my car. want to try to make them bolt on or lift off. just curious what everybody thinks about that                       
                   thanks for the input!!


p.s. i used to be a member on the old site also

if you build one that will fit a 73 and clear my 440 I will buy it.  I need to drop about 200lbs from my car and I dont plan on cutting back on cheese burgers and Nachos.





The dude I bought the car from had cut out the hood so I put on a cowl till I could find a correct hood to fit it.

[doctorpimp]

But didn't he stop making them ? What did you pay for that BTW ?

$135 + shipping. 

Check the link above, I think he will do more for +/- $150 ea, but a minimum of 10. 
Contact him to be sure, then start a new thread for a "group-buy"...

[hemihead]

I remember the original post just couldn't remember the price or who made it . But hey , like everyone else , if I can get it cheaper ...

[KillerBee1972]

GREAT IDEA!! i have been looking for one in good shape and wont break the wallet!! havent been successful. right now i have my brothers bulge hood on my charger. i love it! if you start making them let me now a price!!!